Articles from the January 28, 2016 edition
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Cuts and Taxes and Dividends Oh My!
State Rep. Jonathan Kreiss Tomkins and Alaska Department of Revenue Director Ken Alper gave a state... Full story
Windy weather shuts down power and highway
High winds caused havoc early Tuesday morning in Petersburg and many other Southeast communities,... Full story
Yesterday's News
January 29, 1916 – Sergeant Wardell received word yesterday morning that his successor, Sergeant Michael McLaughlin, from Fort Worden, Wash, will a...
Local high school student to sit in with AK Legislature
Petersburg High School sophomore Helen Martin, 15, will take a trip to the state capitol in early... Full story
Event aims to show support for Coast Guard
The Sons of Norway Hall will hold a Coast Guard Appreciation Reception on Friday night hosted by the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. The event is... Full story
Editorial: Divert funds for Kake Road Project
Since the Department of Transportation continues to push ahead on the Kake-Petersburg Road, it’s appropriate that the Borough Assembly takes action t...
To the Editor
Shame on you To the Editor: I don't understand why environmentalists get so excited about the timber sales the Forest Service is kind enough to make a...
Police reports
January 20 A caller reported their neighbors causing a disturbance. January 21 A caller reported loud music at a Mitkof Highway residence. An officer...
Courts
January 21 Taylor Homer appeared before Superior Court Judge Carey for a bail review. The court denied Homer’s request to reduce bail to $2,500 f...
Marijuana subcommittee discusses taxation and permitting
A Local Marijuana Regulation Advisory subcommittee met and discussed issues related to the permitting and taxation of marijuana in the borough. The...
New workshop focuses on creating a healthier lifestyle
Joan Sebastian launched her latest effort to get people in Petersburg a little healthier last Saturday with her inaugural “On Track with Joan S...
Lady Vikings continue winning ways in Craig
Petersburg girls basketball went to Craig on Thursday and Friday for a two-game set against the Lady Panthers. Craig celebrated homecoming on Friday,...
Vikings victorious in Craig, spoil Panthers homecoming
The Petersburg High School boys basketball team took two games from Craig last Thursday and Friday, but the Panthers played tough and showed...
Snorkeling with steelhead in Petersburg Creek
The Petersburg Science Series presented a talk on the "Steelhead of Petersburg Creek," last week at...
Magnitude-7.1 quake jolts Alaska; 4 homes lost
ANCHORAGE (AP) — A magnitude-7.1 quake knocked items off shelves and walls in Alaska, jolting the nerves of residents in this earthquake-prone r...
Bill to update Alaska Military Code of Justice advances
JUNEAU (AP) — A bill to update Alaska's Uniform Code of Military Justice is making progress through the state House, advancing Friday from a judiciary...
Fish Factor: UFA working to protect fisheries science during budget crisis
A single Chinook salmon is worth more than a barrel of oil. The winter kings being caught by Southeast Alaska trollers are averaging 10 pounds each...
Correct Rep. Kreiss-Tomkin's survey URL
A 2016 fiscal and legislative survey was sent to constituents across District 35 soliciting input and feedback on the fiscal crisis and other issues...
Obituary, Ned Pence, 78
Ned Pence, 78, passed away January 15, 2016 peacefully at home. Ned was born on July 21, 1937. He... Full story
